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September 30, 2015

NACWA is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 National Environmental Achievement Award (NEAA) program. The NEAA program honors individuals and Member Agencies that have made significant contributions through outstanding advocacy or innovative projects that positively impact the environment, their utility, their community, NACWA, and/or the clean water industry.

Categories for the NEAA Individual Achievement Awards include: Public Service; Distinguished Service; and, Environment. The Agency NEAA categories include: Water Resources Utility of the Future; Research & Technology; Operations & Environmental Performance; Public Service; and, Public Information & Education.

Eligibility and criteria for each award category as well as the general guidelines and application checklists can be reviewed on the NACWA Awards page.

Get Recognized – Apply Today!

The National Environmental Achievement Awards program acknowledges individuals and Member Agencies that continually strive to make a positive impact on the environment. It is through NEAA, that NACWA celebrates those outstanding individuals and innovative Member Agency programs and initiatives that exemplify environmental stewardship and a dedication to the clean water industry. Applications must be received by NACWA’s National Office no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

How & When Will Honorees Be Selected for Recognition?

Each National Environmental Achievement Award application will be reviewed by NACWA’s Awards Committee in November 2015. The NEAA recognition program is non-competitive. Each nomination is judged individually based on eligibility and criteria as outlined in the application package.

Individual and Agency winners will be recognized at NACWA’s 2016 Winter Conference at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, California, February 21-24, 2016; with the exception of the Federal NEAA honorees, who will be recognized during the National Water Policy Forum & Fly-In, at the Westin Washington DC City Center, April 11-13, 2016.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Membership Development at 202/833-1449 if you would like additional information.

*This Member Update is provided to Affiliate Members for information only.